Monday, September 30, 2024

Pen and Sword: Wargaming and Tabletop Miniatures, Scenery Books!


Pen and Sword: Wargaming and Tabletop Miniatures, Scenery Books! Check them all here

Pen & Sword's new wargaming books will offer original sets of rules and supporting scenario books across a wide range of periods, plus more general books on various aspects of the hobby, such as modelling, painting miniatures and making terrain. They are commissioned and written by wargamers for wargamers. Whether you are a veteran gamer or a new recruit to this fun, fascinating and increasingly popular hobby, there is sure to be something here for you.


Snarling Badger Studios: New Deth Wizards Tabletop Wargame


Snarling Badger Studios: Welcome to Deth Wizards, a miniatures-agnostic tabletop wargame where you and your friends take the role of powerful Necromancers, commanding your undead minions against the villages and heroes of the land of Deth. Designed to play solo, co-op, or as an adversarial skirmish game, Deth Wizards is created by Adam Loper and Vincent Venturella for 1-4 players.

From the book: "The world is cruel... especially to those who think as I do. At a young age, I was driven from all comfort and home, exiled and made to learn how to survive. Eagerly, I studied dark tomes, learning forbidden knowledge and harnessing my talent. Now, I have grown into someone else - some... thing else - and it is time to return for those who cast me out." 

Use any fantasy miniatures you'd like to conquer the land of Deth and build your Necromantic power. Enjoy a deep campaign system that allows you to choose your villianous schemes, playing each mission in either normal or advanced mode for addtional challenge, and potential reward. Check the rules here


Khurasan Miniatures: New Japanese Oni Ogres and Oni Slayer


Khurasan Miniatures: Khurasan Miniatures has released a trio of brutal Oni (Japanese ogres) and a peasant Oni slayer in our 15mm fantasy encounters range.



Victrix: New Plastic Medieval Islamic Cavalry Preview


Victrix: We aren't sure what we are looking forward to more... the Foot Knights, or the Islamic Cavalry & Infantry! The Islamic Infantry are much closer than you think, listen out for information on these in the coming weeks. Rus - With a bit of luck, these beauties will be on order next week! This set is one of our new favourites, you guys are in for a treat.


Sunday, September 29, 2024

Warlord Games: New Bolt Action: Third Edition WWII Rules!


Warlord Games: New Bolt Action: Third Edition WWII Rules! Check them here


Wayland Games: Warhammer Chaos Is Back With A Vengeance!


Wayland Games: New pre-orders for The Old World, Blood Bowl, and Warcry. The Chaos Wastes expand with new releases! This week, the relentless march of the Chaos Wastes continues, with Chaos Knights now available for The Old World.

But that’s not all - Chaos Dwarfs have returned to the field, unleashing fire, fury, and brutal tactics in Blood Bowl. This new set from Games Workshop features a formidable lineup of Hobgoblin Linemen, Chaos Dwarf Blockers, Sneaky Stabbas, and Flamesmiths, along with essential accessories like coins, markers, balls, and a team transfer sheet. And for Warcry enthusiasts, don’t miss the standalone warbands: The Twistweald and Teratic Cohort - now ready to join your battles. Check them here


Element Games: Warhammer 40K Kill Team Hivestorm, Blood Bowl Chaos Dwarfs and Much More!


Element Games: One more week until the brilliant new edition of Kill Team drops and the Chaos Dwarfs are finally plastic! Well kind of. Check these and more now here




Thursday, September 26, 2024

Alternative Armies: Shia Khan Empire 28mm Ion Age Many New Releases!


Alternative Armies: New Khanate Weapon Platforms, Repulsar Unit and Gunners for 28mm Ion Age! Chain, Swarm and Scatter Cannon, Juno and Triple Laser, Atomic Destabiliser. Give your Legionaries and Malig Goblins the extra firepower. Details in the link to to setting article within as well. Nearly 290 poses in the range. Our last releases until October and end of the free Icon in orders. Check them here


Rubicon Models: New Plastic M48A3 Patton MBT Preview


Rubicon Models: Painted sample of our plastic M48A3 Patton MBT (280141) by Steve Perry.


Alternative Armies: HOTT at Colours 2024 The Day Plus Results and Sponsored Prizes


Alternative Armies: Alternative Armies sponsored the HOTT 2nd Edition tournament at Colours 2024 (Newbury UK) show. This article gives an excellent account of the day, the winners, the armies, prizes and more. Enjoy. If you would like to approach us to sponsor your event please do so (details in article).


Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rubicon Models: New WIP Asian Elephants Preview


Rubicon Models: Our Third Weekend Teaser for September - a single image of two Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus), one with tusks and the other without. The Asian elephant has a smaller body size than their African counterpart with her signature smaller ears, twin dome head, and "finger" at the tip of the trunk for grasping. This is a WIP "template" sculpt, once approved, we will work on the poses and subsequently accessories and riders. Have a nice weekend!


The Plastic Soldier Company: Upcoming Plastic Kit Price Rise Announcement


The Plastic Soldier Company: Always good to get bad news away first so, we have held off a plastic kit price rise for a long time but unfortunately we have to increase our plastic kit prices by around 10% due to rising raw material costs. This still makes our 15mm and 1/72nd kits best value in the market at under £6 for a 15mm tank and under £10 for a 1/72nd 20mm tank! The price rises will not take effect until 1st October so grab a kit at the old price (subject to availability, some products have limited quantities).


Monday, September 23, 2024

Wargames Atlantic: New Plastic The Expanse Crew Preview


Wargames Atlantic: New Plastic The Expanse Crew Miniatures Preview

Empress Miniatures: New Spanish Civil War Miniatures Preview


Empress Miniatures: A preview of something different. We have been trying to find the time to get back onto the Spanish Civil War range and have finally crammed some figures in. This is a command group featuring an interrogation and propaganda broadcast. The poor Republican has no doubt been forced into this by the fat Nationalist intelligence officer whilst Franco looks on. Also in the works are Nationalist infantry.


Sunday, September 22, 2024

WIP Games and Miniatures: New 28mm Thespian Greek Hoplites


WIP Games and Miniatures: Our latest white metal miniatures to be released are 28mm Thespian Greek Hoplites. These miniatures are available in 6 poses, with a variety of armour types. There are also two Boeotian Shields available for those that want to add that little bit extra to their units. Miniatures are supplied with plain round shields and are unpainted.


Wayland Games: A Hivestorm Has Been Unleashed!


Wayland Games: A Hivestorm has been unleashed! The Vespids have returned to Kill Team to launch an aerial assault on their foes. The Tempestus Aquilons are prepared to defend against the attack and swat them out of the sky in Kill Team: Hivestorm. Re-releasing this month with brand new rules are a selection of 8 Kill Teams, including the likes of the Scout Squad, Blooded, Nemesis Claw, and more. Check it here


Alternative Armies: Armoured Storm Giant Remastered The Classic Big Un by Tony Ackland


Alternative Armies: The ‘Big Un’ is back FM39 Armoured Storm Giant by Tony Ackland in the early 80’s from Asgard. Remastered with new weapons and shield its metal and 60mm tall. Works in any scale and details in the article. Painted by Studio Maxi. Thanks and free Icon in shipped orders until October.


Element Games: New Warhammer 40K Kill Team Hivestorm!


Element Games: It is finally on it's way. The best version of Kill Team we have ever played! It can even be played CO-OP with a friend or solo. Kill Team: Hivestorm delivers an adrenaline-pumping, immersive experience with 22 brand-new miniatures, featuring the elite Tempestus Aquilons and the menacing Vespid Stingwings. With customizable build options, you can tailor your operatives for maximum tactical depth, from the Aquilons’ precision orbital drops to the Stingwings’ deadly aerial assaults. The specialized skills, weapons, and gear offer endless strategic possibilities, letting you command your team in fast-paced, high-stakes skirmishes. Whether you're a fan of intricate builds or intense battles, this set provides a fresh, dynamic challenge in the larger battle for the Chalnath Expanse.

Complete with the latest 112-page Kill Team Core Book and the 72-page Hivestorm Dossier, this set not only dives deep into the campaign for Volkus but also offers full rules for both teams and new operations. Combined with detailed terrain pieces, mission cards, and essential tokens, Hivestorm is perfect for both seasoned veterans and new players. Whether you're looking to dominate your local gaming scene or immerse yourself in the lore-rich narrative of Warhammer 40,000, this box delivers everything you need to wage war in the grimdark future. Check this new boxed set here


Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Alternative Armies: F23 Wyvern 15mm Tabletop Monster Restored


Alternative Armies: Restored! A classic 1980’s fantasy monster by Tabletop Miniatures. Following the Hydra, Black Dragon and Dungeon Adventurers in 15mm scale we have F23 Wyvern. Great for any system. Check out the range and free Icon model in all shipped orders until October. Check here


Friday, September 13, 2024

Khurasan Miniatures: New 15mm Dark Dominion Cyberpunk Outlaws


Khurasan Miniatures: More cyberpunk outlaws in our popular 15mm Dark Dominion range


Alternatieve Armies: Five New Espaten Portable Weapon Kits For 28mm Ion Age Range


Alternative Armies: Rail Gun, Laser Cannon, Howitzer, AP Cannon and twin Rotary Cannon new 28mm scale Portable Weapon Platforms for The Ion Age. Following on new gun teams and propulsion units these are easy assemble kits all with saving as with all packs in the range. Over 260 poses of space opera sci-fi. See article for details. Thanks! Check them here


Green Ronin: The Expanse TTRPG: Transport Union Edition Plastic Crew and Ship Miniatures Preview


Green Ronin: The Expanse TTRPG: Transport Union Edition Plastic Crew and Ship Miniatures






Thursday, September 12, 2024

Crooked Dice: Harwood Hobbies Lovecraft Circle and Sinbad Ranges Acquisition News


Crooked Dice: Crooked Dice is delighted to announce that we have purchased Harwood Hobbies ranges of 28mm metal miniatures - Sinbad and Lovecraft Circle. We want to thank Wally Harwood for the opportunity and all the generosity and support during the handover of the ranges.

We stocked some of these wonderful sculpts years ago, and with the coming release of 7TV Fantasy Genre Guide, this range will provide lots of options for more cinematic skirmish casts! We also have a feature pack in the works to support the Sinbad range too. We look forward to continuing to make Wally’s figures available to you all, and plan to slowly release these over the next year… BUT we will have eight new Sinbad packs available at Colours this weekend - so come over and check them out on stand A01.


Day of Battle Games and POD: 28mm WWII Aircraft from BattleCat Miniatures


Day of Battle Games and POD: 28mm WWII Aircraft from BattleCat Miniatures - Check them here

Moonstone: New Shades of Moonreach Miniatures Pre-Order!


Moonstone: There are five new boxsets: Never Ending Knights (Greymair, Negroli, and Serif), Shady Bunch (Morag, Sen’Ara, and Marley), Angerboda (a giant), Freaky Fugday (Jerry Heir, Abra Cadaverous, and Roary), and Charge of the Fright Brigade (which includes six Psychopomps).

Of particular note is the brand new, additional Starter Set: Life and Death Struggle, which allows you to start playing the game using minis from the Shades and Leshavult factions. The Shades half includes Never Ending Knights (Greymair, Negroli, and Serif) and Angerboda, and the Leshavult half includes Hunting Horns (Jayda, Hoff, and Mr Toodles) and Jackalope. Plus there are all the cards, tokens, dice etc. you need to get started with Moonstone! Check all the new pre-orders now here


Alternative Armies: Evil Adventurers Ten 28mm Miniatures Painted by Sporehammer


Alternative Armies: Painted by Sporehammer! Evil Adventurers ten different 28mm character miniatures for any system. CA3 and CA4 are now value packs and now as single miniatures too. That Female Barbarian painting is superb! Check them here


Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Pen and Sword: Wargaming and Tabletop Miniatures, Scenery Books!


Pen and Sword: Wargaming and Tabletop Miniatures, Scenery Books! Check them all here

Pen & Sword's new wargaming books will offer original sets of rules and supporting scenario books across a wide range of periods, plus more general books on various aspects of the hobby, such as modelling, painting miniatures and making terrain. They are commissioned and written by wargamers for wargamers. Whether you are a veteran gamer or a new recruit to this fun, fascinating and increasingly popular hobby, there is sure to be something here for you.


Modiphius Entertainment: New County Road Z Core - Solo Tactical Tabletop Rules!


Modiphius Entertainment: Gather your survivors, build your community, and battle the zeds! County Road Z is a solo game of miniature tabletop combat and resource management, set during the zombie apocalypse. Scavenge materials to build watchtowers, workshops, generators and more, and then take it to the tabletop, where the zombies react to every grenade, shotgun, and scream! Combat zeds (and perhaps worse) across warehouses, graveyards, road wreckage, mansions and more. Check this brand new game here

Upgrade your base facilities and build new weapons and armor to keep your survivors safe for the next mission. Where will your next community base be? A distillery? A firehouse? A hydroelectric dam? Build your defenses bigger and better... but quietly, or the zombie horde will be at your door.

Build your own Apocalypse

Enjoy the End Times your way with the Apocalypse Toolkit, containing a multitude of optional rules including a variety of specialized zombies, advanced rules for firearms and vehicles, seasonal weather conditions, and your choice of apocalypse. Plug-and-play whichever options fit your playstyle, whether you favor complexity, ease of play, or a combination of both.

The 184-page full-colour PDF includes:

A variety of apocalypse types, including Viral, Cosmic Horror, and Magic

- 16 different types of zombies
- Road Trip campaign option
- Character advancement rules
- 29 missions types
- 10 different base types
- 39 different facilities and upgrades


Rubicon Models: New Plastic Bofors 40mm AA Gun Preview


Rubicon Models: Our first Weekend Teaser for September... A painted sample of our Bofors 40mm Automatic Gun L/60 (280123); it is a two-sprue plastic kit which is already available in our regional webstores. You can build an Mk I or Mk III gun and assemble the gun in transport or deployed mode. The gun can elevate up and down, the platform can rotate left and right, and the outrigger can swing open or closed, with extra ammo and a spare gun barrel included. 4 British gun crew included.


Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Joseph A. McCullough: New Deathship One - SciFi Survival Game Release


Joseph A. McCullough: Welcome to Deathship One. Better listen up, because the truth is, you probably won’t live long. You see, you’ve been brought here to die. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s a test or an experiment to measure the capability of warriors from your planet. Maybe it’s just entertainment, like a circus or gameshow. Or maybe this is punishment, a personal purgatory for your sins. Now, I don’t mean to bring you down. I just don’t want to fill you with any false hopes either.

On the other side of that door is a room, and beyond that another, and another, and another. In fact, there are five rooms in total. Each of those rooms is designed to kill you in different ways. Traps, monsters, automated weapons systems, you name it. No, I can’t tell you what the next room looks like, even if I wanted to. It changes every time. The rooms shift around you see. But you’ve got one chance. You’ve got to fight your way through all five rooms. In the unlikely event you survive, you get to go home. So, it’s that simple. You fight your way through, you survive. You might even find a few things to help you on the way. Seriously though, make your peace before you open that door, because once you do, there’s going to be no time for praying…

Deathship One is a solo or co-operative miniatures games of science-fiction survival. Choose a squad of soldiers from any time period, or even the future, and see if they can survive the horrors of the Deathship. Designed to play fast, with a minimum of rules and terrain, it takes miniatures gaming right now to the nitty gritty of running, shooting, and dying. Designed by Joseph A. McCullough the creator of Frostgrave, Stargrave, Rangers of Shadow Deep, Oathmark, and The Silver Bayonet. Check these new rules here


1st Corps: New ACW Stretcher Bearers Release


1st Corps: 2 sets of 28mm American Civil War Stretcher Bearers have been added to the site. Available in Kepi or Slouch Hat or buy 1 of each and mix them up. The Stretcher Bearers are cast in metal with the patient on stretcher cast in resin. Available in ACA Equipment and Characters.


Wargames Atlantic: New Plastic Renaissance Cavalry Preview


Wargames Atlantic: Renaissance Cavalry - Choices! Wargamers, Hudson has produced a great article covering the recent activity around the Renaissance Cavalry! Click the link here to find out more.


Monday, September 9, 2024

Firestorm Games: Fallout Wasteland Warfare, Bolt Action Third Edition and Dungeons & Dragons Discounted!


Firestorm Games: Fallout Wasteland Warfare, Bolt Action Third Edition and Dungeons & Dragons Discounted! Check them all here and venture into your own miniature tabletop wastelands, battlefields and dungeons.


Lucid Eye Miniatures: New Blue Simians Pre-Order!


Lucid Eye Miniatures: New Blue Simians Pre-Order!


Perry Miniatures: New Napoleonic French in Egypt Miniatures Preview


Perry Miniatures: Something for Egypt….and Europe. Here are a few shots of greens (well, resin and greens) of something Alan has been working on. Alan has been meaning to return to the Egyptian campaign for some time, adding to the French. With the Ottoman range coming on, he wanted to represent the clashes earlier in the campaign. As he was making mannequins of them in their European uniforms, which were used in the first year of the Egyptian campaign, he thought it was a no-brainer to make additional packs for Europe as well. Now, this doesn’t mean there’ll be ranges of Revolutionary War enemies, but it’s an option if he did want to dip into it. These will be metal figures.


Sunday, September 8, 2024

Wayland Games: Skaven Swarm The Mortal Realms!


Wayland Games: The Skaven appear in immeasurable numbers following the Vermindoom, with their new Battletome, Dice Set, and Warscroll Cards. Start your infestation with the Skaven Spearhead, available to pre-order now for up to 20% off RRP. The Great Horned Rat has spoken! Pre-order Vizzik Skour, Propher of the Horned Rat to lead your vermin to victory, as well as even more rat reinforcements such as Krittok Foulblade, Thanquol on Boneripper, and more Check them here


Element Games: New Warhammer Skaven Miniatures!


Element Games: New Warhammer Skaven Miniatures! Check them here


Northstar Miniatures: New 15mm Fantasy Hornblower Range


Northstar Miniatures: Hornblower - The new 15mm fantasy range from Mace Face Miniatures. The first release is Shieldmaidens, with much more to come. Taking preorders now.


Shieldwolf Miniatures: New Fantasy Araves Ogre Tyrant


Shieldwolf Miniatures: New Fantasy Araves Ogre Tyrant Release

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Victrix: New Plastic Medieval Foot Sergeants Preview


Victrix: Medieval Foot Sergeants - First Look! Here we have the first figure of the Medieval Foot Sergeants set. This will be another 8 figure frame, so many many more poses, heads/helmets and weapons to come! This sergeant wears a Aketon which is sleeveless padded armour, but then has options for padded sleeved arms meaning he is wearing a Gambeson under his Aketon (which was quite common.)

As you can see, Aketons and Gambesons often had a raised collar to protect the neck more! These heads work as a ball and socket joint. There will be a few figures with this neck and collar system. Weapons are sword, spear, 2 handed axe and an early polearm called a Spetum. A long central blade with curved outer wings. Most polearms were derived from farming implements, this may have derived from a pitch fork? Helmets show a basic bowl helmet and a couple of early Kettle helmets. More variants will follow with the next figure. Also note he has two left leg options for either running or striding forward! This is just a small teaser, we will be sharing many more renders soon.


Shieldwolf Miniatures: New Fantasy Araves Ogre Troopers


Shieldwolf Miniatures: New Fantasy Araves Ogre Troopers Release